How far is Horn Lake, MS from Indianola, MS?

The driving distance from Horn Lake, MS to Indianola, MS is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.92 mi
02h 50m
Flight
109.82 mi
176.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.82 mi
Kilometers
176.74 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.92 mi
Kilometers
210.69 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianola
Fri, Apr 17, 8:36 AM CDT
Return by in Horn Lake
Fri, Apr 17, 11:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Horn Lake
2026-04-17T05:45
Arrive Indianola
Fri, Apr 17, 8:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Horn Lake
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lyon
MS

Town in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States

From Horn Lake
65.6 mi
01h 25m
To Indianola
65.4 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Horn Lake and Indianola.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Horn Lake and Indianola.

  1. 1

    Start on Camelot Road

    3031 ft · 2 min · Camelot Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Goodman Road West

    6 mi · 9 min · Goodman Road West

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    2362 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    108.2 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Peeler Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Peeler Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right

    13.5 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    2897 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto College Avenue

    1228 ft · 1 min · College Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Augusta Street

    27 m · 6 sec · West Augusta Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto College Avenue

    1423 ft · 1 min · College Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lee Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Lee Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Horn Lake and Indianola.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goodman Road West
115 mi · 88%
East Peeler Avenue
1.15 mi · 1%
Camelot Road
0.57 mi
College Avenue
0.5 mi
West Augusta Street
0.02 mi
Lee Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Goodman Road West

Merge slight left

108 mi · 02h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
109.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyon
01h 25m from Horn Lake
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Horn Lake and Sunny near Indianola.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Horn Lake to Indianola?

The road trip is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km) and usually takes 02h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lyon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Horn Lake and 65.4 miles from Indianola.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.50 one way or $34.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Horn Lake and Sunny near Indianola.

Stop Ideas Near Lyon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lyon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lyon.

RAIL

Greenwood

85 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Central Station

111 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Horn Lake and Indianola. Straight-line distance: 109.82 mi (176.74 km).

Horn Lake

#1 Horn Lake

City in De Soto County, Mississippi, United States

Population27,282
Coordinates34.9553700, -90.0348100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Indianola

#2 Indianola

City in Mississippi

Population8,855
Coordinates33.4509500, -90.6550900
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Horn Lake (-90.03481, 34.95537)
End: Indianola (-90.65509, 33.45095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.49 L · about $17.50
Round trip
$34.99
9.24 gal · 34.98 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.50 $34.99
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.68 $39.35
Premium $4.63 $21.37 $42.74
Diesel $5.42 $25.02 $50.03

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Horn Lake and Indianola. The current time is 05:45:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.